Category Archives: Frank Zappa

Filthy Fifteen

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Bless MetaFilter: In 1985, Tipper Gore’s PMRC released a list they called the “Filthy Fifteen,” detailing what they believed to be the fifteen most objectionable songs of the time, and the reason they felt each song should be censored… Just … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, In The News, Music, YouTubery | Tagged censorship, filthy fifteen, metafilter, music video, pmrc, sex | 12 Comments

2009: The Year Of Roxy?

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Just a casual update from Balint on the ZPZ Grammy post: No official confirmation for this at all, but here’s what z dot com forum user Gregory had to say as an addendum to his review of ZPZ’s December 12 … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Movies, Music, Zappa Plays Zappa | Tagged new zappa release, roxy & elsewhere, roxy dvd, the holy grail | 12 Comments

A Day In The Desert With Frank

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

I may have already posted something about The Annual Day in the Desert with Frank: an “intimate gathering of Zappa fans and musicians” in the Lancaster, CA garage of Lou Allred, who has amassed an incredible amount of memorabilia. However, … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Frank Zappa, YouTubery | Tagged Lancaster, zappa fans | 2 Comments

ZPZ For Grammy

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Balint

Pete Griffin bassist says: As you may have heard, Zappa Plays Zappa has been nominated for a Grammy! We’re in the Best Rock Instrumental category for our live performance of “Peaches En Regalia.” Seeing as how I’ve always felt this … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, Zappa Plays Zappa | Tagged Grammy, Peaches, Pete Griffin, Roxy, Zappa Plays Zappa | 7 Comments

FZ’s Music at Israel Festival in Jerusalem, 1997

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Balint

Featuring: Ike Willis, Tommy Mars and Tom Fowler. I’ve collected most of the videos (10 parts) here – nr. 7 is still missing. Have fun!

Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, YouTubery | Tagged 1997, Frank Zappa, ike willis, Israel, Tom Fowler, Tommy Mars | 7 Comments

KUR’s Year In Review

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Just kidding. You didn’t really think I was going to do a “year in review”, did you? Some interesting data from my last.fm account however that I thought I’d share. Top Artists in the last 12 months: Frank Zappa: 619 … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Miscellany, Music, Personal | Tagged 2008, bob dylan, itunes, last.fm, lists, top ten | 22 Comments

Sunday Mix: Music Is The Best

Posted on December 21, 2008 by urbangraffito

Well, Zappa freaks, fans, and friends, you may not be able to download it from iTunes, yet you can still listen to my mixtape, “Sunday Mix: Music Is The Best” for free, here at KUR, and enjoy the various rare … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, Personal, Pop Cult | Tagged 45 versions, birthday, mixtape, rare zappa, streaming audio | 19 Comments

1973-06-26 Sydney, Rehearsal

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Balint

Frank Zappa and the Mothers rehearsing for a show in Sydney, Australia in 1973. Wow!… (Via FZ In Hungary.)

Posted in Frank Zappa, Jean-Luc Ponty, Music, YouTubery | Tagged Mothers, Rehearsal, Sydney | 7 Comments

AAAFRNAAA FZ Birthday Bundle 2008

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Balint

A new release, through iTunes: Tracklisting: 01. Dancin’ Fool (Disco Version) 6:18 02. More Trouble Every Day 5:48 03. Gorgeous Inca 3:25 04. Ancient Armaments 4:09 05. America The Beautiful 3:35 06. You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch 3:12 07. … Continue reading →

Posted in Frank Zappa, In The News, Music | Tagged 2008, Frank Zappa, itunes, new release | 13 Comments

Duo Sonare

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Nice little medley of Zappa tunes, performed on the classical guitar: Via zappa.hu!

Posted in Frank Zappa, Music, YouTubery | Tagged classical guitar, live zappa | 13 Comments